Potato leek soup
Potato leek soup is low cal and healthy, but trust me it's not short on flavor.
Servings 4
Calories 385kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium leek washed and thinly sliced. Discard only the very toughest top parts of the leek.
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
- 2 scallions minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 590 milliliters low-fat chicken broth or vegetable broth, preferably homemade
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the minced scallions in the olive oil in a heavy bottomed pan large enough to hold all your ingredients, until translucent.
- Add the sliced leek and sauté for an additional three minutes on low.
- Add the broth and cubed potatoes, cover, and simmer on low until the potatoes are just tender.
- Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and serve
- Nice serving bowls make all the difference!
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 2477mg | Potassium: 2162mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1725IU | Vitamin C: 63.8mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 16.8mg